Camelliae sinensis non fermentata folia

The young, unfermented leaves of green tea used phytotherapeutically, quickly stabilized by brief heating and then dried. Classified as a foodstuff, nevertheless HMPC monograph.

Ingredients: caffeine (2 to 4%), theobromine (0.05%) and theophylline (traces); polyphenols (up to 30%): (-)-epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG, up to 12%), (-)-epicatechin-3-O-gallate (ECG), catechin tannins, gallotannins, ellagitannins, flavonoids, phenolcarboxylic acids, theanine (amino acid), ascorbic acid, triterpene saponins, minerals and fluorides.

The quality is defined in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: fatigue, weakness

ESCOP: not processed.
Commission E: not processed

Commercial varieties: Sencha, Gyokuro, Gun powder.

Traditional medicine: for diarrhea, fatigue, migraine, upset stomach, performance stimulant

HMPC monograph: Internal: Traditional-use: Fatigue, feeling of weakness

Officially approved External: Condylomata acuminata: Veregen ^® Ointment

gastric and duodenal ulcers, hypertension, cardiac arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism, children and adolescents under 18 years of age, pregnancy and lactation

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